# hide.me VPN vs Private VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private VPN Proxy at every 3 weeks against hide.me VPN's every 2 months. Private VPN Proxy also leads on chart position (#84 vs unranked) and review sentiment (65% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hide.me VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Private VPN Proxy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for hide.me VPN against 4.6 for Private VPN Proxy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of hide.me VPN's written reviews are positive against 65% of Private VPN Proxy's.

hide.me VPN ships an update every 2 months, Private VPN Proxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hide.me VPN | Private VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671/reviews) | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 110 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eVenture](https://appshunter.io/developer/953040670) | [Windscribe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129435227) |

## What reviewers say

### hide.me VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme-vpn/id953040671)

Protect your internet connection on Wi-Fi and mobile networks with a single tap. This app assigns you a new IP address for enhanced privacy and security. A free plan is available for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure Wi-Fi and mobile connections, New IP address for privacy, Free VPN plan available, Quick and easy setup, Multihop Double VPN, Auto server selection, WireGuard and IPv6 support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hide.me Mobile | $9.99 | per month |
| hide.me Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| hide.me Mobile | $59.99 | per year |
| hide.me Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful free version
- 🌍 Works in restricted countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disconnects randomly
- 🔍 Incorrect server locations
- ⚠️ Subscription issues
- 🔽 Slow speeds
- 🚫 Doesn't work with certain services

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Connectivity problems
- Billing and subscription errors

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Streaming support
- Improved kill switch
- Better multi-device management


### Private VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vpn-proxy-windscribe/id1129435228)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Productivity, #149 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a secure and private internet connection with advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy. It allows users to bypass geo-restrictions for streaming and access content globally, while also blocking trackers and malicious sites for a safer browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Post-quantum encryption, High-speed 10 Gbps servers, Streaming access to global content, Tracker & threat blocking, AES-256 encryption, Firewall kill switch, Anti-censorship mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| Windscribe Pro | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌍 Works well in different countries
- 💡 Customizable plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection drops or issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unhelpful or rude customer support
- 🚫 Blocks some websites and apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to connect to certain servers
- WiFi disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more server locations
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hide.me VPN free?

hide.me VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private VPN Proxy free?

Private VPN Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, hide.me VPN or Private VPN Proxy?

Private VPN Proxy is rated higher. hide.me VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Private VPN Proxy averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do hide.me VPN or Private VPN Proxy have ads?

Neither hide.me VPN nor Private VPN Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hide.me VPN or Private VPN Proxy?

hide.me VPN ships an update every 2 months, and Private VPN Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, hide.me VPN was updated on October 28, 2026 and Private VPN Proxy on October 29, 2026.

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